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Charlotte Salomon’s dizzying work of hope and creativity amid destruction and despair, is a moving early example of the contemporary graphic novel
Last fall, a piece of art work created by AI to resemble 18th century classical western art sold for almost half a million dollars. But the second in the series sold for much less.
Repatriations cannot be made solely on the terms and timeframes that suit European political whims.
Chilean art activists are using social media to expose abuses and, in doing so, they’re engaging in the legacy of Latin American mail art
From art that centres the African-American experience to feminist retellings, the British Museum’s new exhibition explores culture’s enduring fascination with the legend of Troy
Despite the millions used in the transatlantic slave trade and Britain benefitting from their forced labour, a national memorial is proving difficult.
It is essential that scientists seek to understand the unique experiences of individuals with schizophrenia.
New multisensory approaches to presenting visual art propose solutions to barriers that limit access for marginalized audiences.
When we look at art we may not all see the same thing. It all depends on what happens in our brains.
Ultra-clear maps of individual toes were found in the brains of two foot painters – these are not found in typically developed humans.
Finding your creative space with meaning.
The number of students achieving GCSEs in technical and creative subjects along with religious education has declined yet again.
When the Beetle was first introduced, Americans had never seen anything like it. Among art car enthusiasts, it became the ideal canvas for self-expression.
While the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing is an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable technological achievement, it’s worth reflecting upon the creative vision that made it possible.
Standing out among the crowd of recent artist biopics, the new film Never Look Away peels back some unhelpful tropes that have blinkered our understanding of the artist’s process.
Che Guevara’s image has been used for everything from fashion shows to revolutionary posters. But his image still means something and represents change and resistance by everyday people. Why?
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the world’s most visited artwork. Its appeal rests partly on several mysteries.
As the Port Talbot Banksy is moved to a new street art museum, the very reason it was created is being ignored.
What do earthquakes, wealthy Italian families and your circulatory system have in common? Scientists use fractals, self-similarity and power laws to translate from local to global scales.
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Joanna Mendelssohn is a Friend of The Conversation.Honorary (Senior Fellow) School of Culture and Communication University of Melbourne. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Professor, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor in History of Art, University of Nottingham
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Lecturer in MA Creative Media Practice and BA(Hons) New Media Art, University of the West of Scotland
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Visiting Researcher in Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Director, Gender and Women's History Research Centre, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer, Art and Public Engagement, King's College London
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Reader in Intellectual Property Law, City, University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, York St John University
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Associate Professor Visual Communication, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Art & AI Lab, Rutgers University
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PhD Candidate, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, School of Art & Design, Nottingham Trent University
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PhD candidate in the History of Art, University of York
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Dean, College of Fine Arts, UNSW Sydney
